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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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