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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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