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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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