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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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