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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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