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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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