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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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