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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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