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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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