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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education