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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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