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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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