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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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