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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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