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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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