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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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