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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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