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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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