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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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