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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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