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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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