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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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