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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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