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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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