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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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