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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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