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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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