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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These 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 several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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