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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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