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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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