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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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