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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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