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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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