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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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