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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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