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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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