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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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