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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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