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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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