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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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