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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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