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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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