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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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