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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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