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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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