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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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