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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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