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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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