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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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