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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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