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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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