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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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