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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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