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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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