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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always 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 topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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