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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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