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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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