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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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