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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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