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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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