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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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