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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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