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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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