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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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