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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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