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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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