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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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