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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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