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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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