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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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