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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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