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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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