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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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