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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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