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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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