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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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