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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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