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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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