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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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