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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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