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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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