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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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