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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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