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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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