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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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