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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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