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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important 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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