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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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