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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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