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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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