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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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