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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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