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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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