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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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