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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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