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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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