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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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