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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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