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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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