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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers 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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