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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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