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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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