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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines 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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