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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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