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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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