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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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