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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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