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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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