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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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