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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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