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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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