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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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