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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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