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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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