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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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