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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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