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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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