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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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