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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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