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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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