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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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