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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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