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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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