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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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