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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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