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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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