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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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