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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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