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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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