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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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