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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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