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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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