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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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