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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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