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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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