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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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