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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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