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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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