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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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