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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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