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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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