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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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