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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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