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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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