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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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