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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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