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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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