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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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