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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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