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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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