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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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