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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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