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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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