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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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