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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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