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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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