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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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