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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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