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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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