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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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