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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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