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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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