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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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