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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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