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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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