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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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