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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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