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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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