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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers 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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