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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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