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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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