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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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