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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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