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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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