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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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