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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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