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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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