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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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