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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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