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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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