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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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