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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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