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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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