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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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