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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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