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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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