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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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