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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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