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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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