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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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