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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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