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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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