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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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