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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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