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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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