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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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