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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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