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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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