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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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