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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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