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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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