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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses 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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