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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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