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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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