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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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