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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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