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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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