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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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