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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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