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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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