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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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