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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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