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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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