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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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