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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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