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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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