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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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