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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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