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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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