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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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