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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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