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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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