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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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