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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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