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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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