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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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