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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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