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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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