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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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