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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)