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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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