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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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