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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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