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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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