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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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