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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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