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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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