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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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