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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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