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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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