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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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