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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates 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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