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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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