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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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