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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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