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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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