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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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