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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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