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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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