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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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