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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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