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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)