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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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