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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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