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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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