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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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