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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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