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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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