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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 massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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