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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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