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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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