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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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