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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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