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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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