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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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