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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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