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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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