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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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