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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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