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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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