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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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