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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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