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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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