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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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