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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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