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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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