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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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