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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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