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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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