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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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