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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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