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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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