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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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