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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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