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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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