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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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