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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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