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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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