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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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