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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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