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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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