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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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