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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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