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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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