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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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