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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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