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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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