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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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