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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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