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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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