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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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