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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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