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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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