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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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