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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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