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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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