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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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