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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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