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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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