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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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