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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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