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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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