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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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