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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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