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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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