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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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