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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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