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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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