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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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