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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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