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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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