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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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