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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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