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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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