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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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