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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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