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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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