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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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