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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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