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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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