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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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