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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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