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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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