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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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