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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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