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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key 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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