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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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