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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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