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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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