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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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