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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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