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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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