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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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