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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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