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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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