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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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