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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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