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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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