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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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