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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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