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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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