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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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