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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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