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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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