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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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