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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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