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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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