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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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