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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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