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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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