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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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