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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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