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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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