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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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