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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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