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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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