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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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