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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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