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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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