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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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