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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores 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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