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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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