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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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