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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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