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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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