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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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