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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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