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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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