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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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