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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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