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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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