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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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