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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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