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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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