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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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