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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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