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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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