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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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