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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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