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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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