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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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