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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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