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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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