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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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