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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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