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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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