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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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