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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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