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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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