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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses