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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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