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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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