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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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