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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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