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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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