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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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