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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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