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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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