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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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