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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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