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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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