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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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