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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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