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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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