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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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