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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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