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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes 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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