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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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