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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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