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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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