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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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