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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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