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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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