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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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