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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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