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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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