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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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