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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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