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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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