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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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