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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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