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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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