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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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