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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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