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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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