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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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