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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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