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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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