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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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