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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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