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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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