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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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