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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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