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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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