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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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