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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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