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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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