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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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