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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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