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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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