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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major 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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