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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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