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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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