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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different 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 educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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