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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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