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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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