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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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