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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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