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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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