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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines 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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