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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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