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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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