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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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