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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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