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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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