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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources