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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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