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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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