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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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