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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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