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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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