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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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