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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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