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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches 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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