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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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