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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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