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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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