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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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