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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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