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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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