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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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