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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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