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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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