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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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