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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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