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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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