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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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