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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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