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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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