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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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