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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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