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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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