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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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