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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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