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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify 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 courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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