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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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