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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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