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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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