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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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