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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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