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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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