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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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