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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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