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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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