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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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