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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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