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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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