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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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