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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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