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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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