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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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