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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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